Chapter 483

"Go after him first!" Terence said, quickly descending the stairs. Xavier grabbed him, his expression tense. Even though he was impulsive by nature, he still said, "If we don't spook him, he'll return." It would be too late to chase after the man now, so they could only wait for him to return and knock on the door again. But the wait made an already agonizing situation even more unbearable, especially with the two of them involved. Xavier, in particular, stared at the slightly ajar door behind Terence for a few seconds before kicking it shut. Then, pulling out a cigarette from his pocket, he turned and headed upstairs. "Let's wait here." There was a small open area at the corner of the upper floor, spacious enough for two people to stand comfortably. As long as they stayed quiet and the hallway lights remained off, the man would eventually return. Besides, jumping down from here to intercept the man would be faster than rushing out from the apartment. Neither of them spoke. On